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Forum: General Q & A
04-17-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 988
Posted By SneakyPete

I agree with LSR, I have no probs changing plugs...

I agree with LSR, I have no probs changing plugs on my SM equipped SBC.
Forum: General Q & A
11-08-2008, 05:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,375
Posted By SneakyPete

Spilman, I have a 21 ft Checkmate with a forged...

Spilman,
I have a 21 ft Checkmate with a forged 383, AFR (180 Eliminator) heads, Bob Madera cam, and full roller valvetrain. So far I have picked up 21mph from the 350 that was in it when I bought...
Forum: General Q & A
10-25-2008, 12:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 24,191
Posted By SneakyPete

Just a thought, but does anyone think that...

Just a thought, but does anyone think that durability of cam and lifters could be strengthened by utilizing the cryo treatment that is being used on the XR gears? If you treated the cam and lifter...
Forum: General Q & A
10-20-2008, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,971
Posted By SneakyPete

Definately worth the extra effort. Take your...

Definately worth the extra effort. Take your time drilling and make sure you have an extra rotor or two. I have been very happy with my HI-6m, its adjustability, and built in features.
Forum: General Q & A
10-20-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,311
Posted By SneakyPete

I am currently running one on my 383 small block....

I am currently running one on my 383 small block. The thing is great. Do not run a return line, it will not run properly. I do not run an idle bleed circuit either. I have had no problems with...
Forum: General Q & A
07-06-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By SneakyPete

I am not super familiar with them, but they look...

I am not super familiar with them, but they look like aviation pieces to me. Have you tried AOPA or some kind of aircraft supply depot (West Marine - West Aviation?). I have used yours as well as...
Forum: General Q & A
06-30-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By SneakyPete

Oh yeah! We will see how it does this weekend...

Oh yeah! We will see how it does this weekend when it is good and hot with 24* of initial and 11:1 CR, but the starter has as much HP as a lawn mower...BTW, the bolts on the old starter weren't very...
Forum: General Q & A
06-30-2008, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By SneakyPete

Thanks for the help guys. I followed the wire...

Thanks for the help guys. I followed the wire today and realized it was no longer needed. I hooked up the rest of the wires and the starter works (surprisingly enough!)
Forum: General Q & A
06-30-2008, 12:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By SneakyPete

Gotcha, but my problem is that my new starter has...

Gotcha, but my problem is that my new starter has one less post, so should I put the orange that was on the other small post onto the big post with all the other wires?
Forum: General Q & A
06-29-2008, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,015
Posted By SneakyPete

Factory to Mini Starter, where do the wires go?

I just replaced my Hardin Marine factory style starter with a Tilton Severe Duty on my 383. The new starter has less posts than my old starter. On my old starter, the skinny post closest to the...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-09-2008, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,852
Posted By SneakyPete

Ryan, Is there any difference in the durability...

Ryan,
Is there any difference in the durability of the GLM vs Merc gears?
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-10-2008, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,164
Posted By SneakyPete

When the pump was good, I could see water...

When the pump was good, I could see water splashing out from that little hose when it was idling on the trailer. I know no longer see water splashing out, but that is only at idle, I don't know what...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-10-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,164
Posted By SneakyPete

Where should I route that stupid hose? I am not...

Where should I route that stupid hose? I am not sure where I can route the hose so it isn't shooting against the transom. I don't think there is enough room to route it between the little space...
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,507
Posted By SneakyPete

I didn't have it in the water long enough to mess...

I didn't have it in the water long enough to mess with it. It was leaking coolant into the motor from the intake gaskets, and I chased that problem all of last summer. I ended up using double thick...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-10-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,164
Posted By SneakyPete

Griff, Are you saying a new housing without an...

Griff,
Are you saying a new housing without an impeller might be enough?
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2008, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,507
Posted By SneakyPete

Thanks for the advice. I never even thought...

Thanks for the advice. I never even thought about the hot start issue. What is the best way to combat that issue, let it idle for a bit and cool down before I shut it down, or get a hi-torque...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-10-2008, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,164
Posted By SneakyPete

Correct, it uses a thru hull fitting with a brass...

Correct, it uses a thru hull fitting with a brass cup. I have neither seen nor heard of a similar setup.
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2008, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,507
Posted By SneakyPete

Locked Out Timing and High Compression

I've got a 383 running AFR 180E's at about 11:1 compression, 93 octane. The cam is one of Bob Madera's (.571 234* intake .521 240* exhaust). I am using a Nickerson tuned 750 Demon. Nickerson...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-10-2008, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,164
Posted By SneakyPete

Is the Water Pump in the Outdrive Necessary?

My Checkmate has a unique cooling system, it has a closed loop system fed by a bravo style water pump. The alpha outdrive also has a pump, but it just dumps right against the transom, right at the...
Forum: General Q & A
10-28-2007, 01:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
Posted By SneakyPete

hdtvned -- Do you have the part numbers still or...

hdtvned -- Do you have the part numbers still or list of the parts you needed? I want to do the same thing. Thanks man.
Forum: General Q & A
10-11-2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,665
Posted By SneakyPete

You could also add a thicker head gasket to drop...

You could also add a thicker head gasket to drop compression some more, I think Flatout makes a thick copper head gasket that could drop you CR by a point or more. I have never used them, so I have...
Forum: General Q & A
09-24-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,723
Posted By SneakyPete

I am using the black oxide bolts. I used quite a...

I am using the black oxide bolts. I used quite a bit of RTV the second time. Should I put them on dry or use Permatex #2? I am going to clean the snot out of the surfaces and bolt holes with brake...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
09-24-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,600
Posted By SneakyPete

I am very, very gentle with the drive. No...

I am very, very gentle with the drive. No holeshots, no air time. This is a river boat and doesn't see rough water. I was just trying to beef it up now before I have an issue. I have Simrek...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
09-23-2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,600
Posted By SneakyPete

Alpha and Cryo Gears

I am running a 383 with about 500hp and an Alpha. I am not going to convert to a Bravo due to cost. I have read articfriends posts about his drive issues and possible solution with treated gears. ...
Forum: General Q & A
09-23-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,590
Posted By SneakyPete

As far as effort at idle, how hard are we...

As far as effort at idle, how hard are we talking? I am looking at an Imco half system for the alpha, but I need an extra long ram due to exhaust outlet location, which will probably up the effort...
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